Harder Sign Co

Neon signs are some of the most eye-catching, affordable, and energy efficient products on the market. The glass tubes can be shaped into almost any form, and can operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If you have a large, blank exterior wall that just sits there, why not use it to your advantage. This is the perfect place for a sign to tell others who you are, the business you are in, and why they need to use your goods or services.

If you need a sign, but have certain restrictions (an historical designation for the building or the neighborhood, for example), one that is hand-painted will be able to meet all necessary requirements in a stylish and eye-catching fashion.

Depending on use and care, neon signs can last for decades, with an average life expectancy of about ten to fifteen years. However, neon can be recharged as long as the tubes are not damaged, extending their life immeasurably.

Choose the sign lettering that best reflects the type of business you are in, and what you think customers expect. Choose fonts and layouts that deliver the necessary information, and a design that frames them comfortably within its borders.

If there is a particular graphic design you want on your sign, let our design team know. They will let you know the best way for you to send or bring it to us, and also inform you of any adjustments that may need to be made before production.

There is a strong sense of permanence about a well-crafted sign on a building. If you travel the blue highways of the U.S. you can see the artifacts from earlier eras as you pass, calling to mind the history of the area and the country.

Make your storefront stand out. With a customized sign from us, you can attract more attention, and therefore more customers, and improve your bottom line. We have materials and designs that fit every budget.

Sponsoring a trade show? Let us help with creating the promotional signs you will need. Also, many of your vendors may not be able to travel with their signs and we will gladly help them out.

Did you know that the phrase “Ye olde” found on different signs is actually a mistranslation. The word taken as “Ye” was in reality the Anglo-Saxon letter “eth” and indicated one of the “th” sounds. It looked like an italicized D with a slanted line through its stem. Over time, the loop of the D faded, leaving only a symbol resembling a “Y,” thus the “Ye.”

Once you have made up your mind about your sign, check your insurance to see what is covered. Damage from weather or other outside forces may already be a part of your policy, or an inexpensive rider policy can be added to cover unexpected repairs.

If you are opening a new business, signs help to express your mission. Working with local trades and vendors says that you are interested in the health of the community and want to invest in its growth and success.

For lighted signs, there are many attractive options. From the classy flashing neon, to straightforward front lighting, to technological advances in LEDs and other materials, you can have almost anything you want.

Once you have your first sign made, having more constructed is even easier. Should you decide to expand, open more locations, or replace a worn out sign, the template is already in place, and manufacturing can move forward with a phone call.

We have a number of different materials for you to select from that will meet every need. For long-term products or items used seasonally but every year, we have excellent, heavy-duty materials. For one-time signs, we have a number of very economical materials that can be easily disposed.

Each sign is a unique creation unto itself and while it may have a similar design pattern or lettering style, it is a singular reflection of the person or business for whom the sign was made.

If you are a tradesperson, signs on your place of business and your work vehicles sends a strong message that you are a craftsperson, paying attention to every detail, and taking great pride in your work.

If you are going to submit your concept to us as a computer file, give us a call. We will let you know with which formats we are compatible. Once we have it, we will be able to create a virtual mock up for your approval.

Got glass? Not a problem. Signage can be created on this surface as readily as any other. In addition, the nature of glass allows a bit more flexibility in the event you decide you want a different look further down the line.

How your sign is displayed will depend on your location and the local codes. For example, even though pole and monument signs share similar characteristics, there is enough of a difference that one may be allowed while the other is not.

Because hand painted signage is not a series of parts pieced together, there are no seams interrupting the quality of the work. This means that they can easily fit within unusual geometric configurations, or adapted to different surface textures within the same expanse.

If you change your in-store campaigns seasonally or quarterly, we can create signs that help the transition to keep your facility looking smart while at the same time helping you move inventory.

If your business’s sign has been taken down for repair, upgrading, or renovation, customers need to be able to find you. An attractive temporary sign is a great alternative until your regular sign is back in business.

If you are a retailer, you know how important packaging and labeling can be – creative packaging sells. You should adopt this same approach in creating your store’s signage – a clever and creative sign has great “eye appeal” and brings customers through the door.

Signs can be created on any surface or material you choose or have available – wood, metal, plastic, glass – there are no limits. In addition, the paints and inks used to make the sign can be formulated into a rainbow of color choices.

The background color for your sign is important. While white and other light colors can help make dark letters stand out, a more neutral color hides dirt and air pollution better, making maintenance less of a headache.

Choose lettering for your sign that best reflects your business and what you think customers expect. Select fonts and layouts that deliver the necessary information and a design that frames them comfortably within its borders.

If you have a large, blank exterior wall on your building, use it to your advantage. This is the perfect place for a hand-painted sign to tell others who you are, the business you are in, and why they need your goods or services.

Do you change your in-store campaigns seasonally or quarterly? We can create signs that help the transition to keep your facility looking smart while at the same time helping you move inventory.

Has your child’s school made great strides or accomplished something worth telling the world about? We can create signage to announce it and that will have faculty, staff, students, and family smiling every time they visit or pass the school.

If there is a particular graphic design you want on your sign, let our design team know. They will let you know the best way for you to send or bring it to us, and also let you know of any adjustments that may need to be made before production.

The background color for your sign is important. While white and other light colors can help make dark letters stand out, a more neutral color hides dirt and air pollution better, making maintenance less of a headache.

The color for neon signs comes from two sources. First, it's the color emitted by the gas in the tube when the electric charge passes through it. Second, color changes or enhancements are achieved by coloring the inside of the glass tube with fluorescent powder.

If you need a sign, but have certain restrictions (for example, an historical designation for the building or the neighborhood), we will work with you to meet all necessary requirements in a stylish and eye-catching fashion.

If you are putting your home on the market, or are having a yard or garage sale, why not put out signage that will attract buyers? Professionally designed, hand-crafted signs draw attention to your event.

The amount of information on your store sign plays a role in its size and how large the lettering is. If you want the store name, slogan, address, and phone number, make sure the sign is large enough, and that the area where it will be located can accommodate it.

Signs can be created on any surface or material you choose or have available: wood, metal, plastic, glass – there are no limits. In addition, the paints and inks used to make the sign can be formulated into a rainbow of color choices.

If the sign for your business needs to be taken down for repair, upgrading or renovation, we can create an attractive temporary sign to use until the original one is back in business.

Once you've made up your mind to have signs made, check your insurance to see what's covered. Damage from weather or other outside forces may already be a part of your policy. If not, an inexpensive rider policy can be added to cover damage that may occur.

If you need a sign designed for use at a tradeshow booth, we can use your business card as the design model. This creates a consistency of presentation to make your message more memorable.